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Biotite and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.32.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.07
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
SiO2

Biotite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Citrine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Biotite and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Biotite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.